Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home

Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home is a state government-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1920 Mason Avenue in Daytona Beach, Florida, within Volusia County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is designated to serve the Medicare and Medicaid populations. As a state-operated veterans nursing home, it provides long-term and skilled nursing care to eligible veterans in the region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars, reflecting a relatively strong staffing performance compared to the overall composite score. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which indicates performance below the midpoint on clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. The facility maintains an active status with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), confirming its current licensure and operational standing in the state. Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Given its status as a state-operated veterans nursing home, admission eligibility is generally governed by Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs criteria. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are typically required to meet specific veteran status and clinical need requirements. For payment-related inquiries, contacting the facility directly or consulting with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is advisable to determine eligibility and coverage options. When compared to Florida state averages, Emory L Bennett Memorial Veterans Nursing Home presents a mixed profile. Florida nursing facilities average approximately 2.9 stars overall, placing this facility slightly above the statewide average with its 3-star overall rating. Its staffing rating of 4 stars is notably above the state norm, suggesting a higher-than-average staffing level relative to resident census. The quality measure rating of 2 stars falls below the Florida average, indicating that certain clinical outcome measures tracked by CMS are an area of lower relative performance. The health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns closely with the state median. This data is drawn from CMS Nursing Home Compare reporting and provides a standardized basis for comparing care settings across Florida and the broader United States.